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Specialty and electronic gases

Silane, nitrogen trifluoride, tungsten hexafluoride, fluorocarbons, dopant hydrides and other gases for chip and display fabs.
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79
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890
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About specialty and electronic gases

Specialty and electronic gases are used to deposit, etch, dope and clean the layers of semiconductor chips, displays and solar cells. The group includes silane, disilane and dichlorosilane, ammonia and nitrous oxide for nitride and oxide films, nitrogen trifluoride for chamber cleaning, tungsten hexafluoride for metal deposition, fluorocarbons such as tetrafluoromethane, hexafluoroethane and octafluorocyclobutane for etching, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen bromide and chlorine for etching, and dopant gases such as phosphine, arsine and diborane.

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These gases are supplied in high purity cylinders, ton containers and bulk trailers, often through on-site gas cabinets and delivery systems. Purity is typically 5N to 6N, with strict limits on moisture, oxygen, metals and specific impurities.

Many electronic gases are toxic, pyrophoric or corrosive, so they need special cylinders, valves and safety systems, and some are classified as weapons-related dual-use items. Fluorinated gases with high global warming potential face phase-down rules and abatement requirements. Ask for the purity specification, cylinder type and valve, filling quantity, certificate of analysis per cylinder and the supply chain for neon, helium and other gases that have seen shortages.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about buying specialty and electronic gases on CompoundList.

What are specialty and electronic gases?

Silane, nitrogen trifluoride, tungsten hexafluoride, fluorocarbons, dopant hydrides and other gases for chip and display fabs.

How many specialty and electronic gases are listed on CompoundList?

CompoundList lists 79 chemicals in specialty and electronic gases. 890 suppliers offer products in this category.

Which specialty and electronic gases are the most popular?

The most searched and traded specialty and electronic gases on CompoundList include Ammonia, Hydrochloric acid, Nitrous oxide, Chlorine and Helium. They are part of the wider electronic and specialty chemicals family.

How do I buy specialty and electronic gases in bulk?

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